Granit Xhaka receives his third red card of the season for Arsenal and Switzerland

Elneny is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, who are on course to qualify for the quarter-finals.The 24-year-old has helped his country draw with Mali and beat Uganda, but would come in handy back at Arsenal after Granit Xhaka was sent off in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Burnley on Sunday.Arsene Wenger has seen Francis Coquelin return from a hamstring injury but will be without Xhaka as he is now suspended for three games.

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Mohamed Elneny is enjoying his time at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt

And Elneny is completely focused on starring for Egypt despite missing a chance to establish himself in Wenger's first team. "I definitely miss not being in England," Elneny told the MailOnline, at the same time as he received a text message informing him of Xhaka's sending off."[But] this is my nation. My country. I have to answer the call to play with the national team.

"For us as Egyptians we would do anything for our country. And in particular we know the importance of this tournament. The Egyptian fans are so keen to claim the title again."Egypt won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006, 2008 and 2010 but have not made the final for the last three successive tournaments.Elneny face Ghana in their final game of Group D at 7pm tonight.